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Council Connections eNewsletter 26 April 2018
The Councillors and staff of Lithgow City Council would like to wish all a
Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New year. Council will be closed
over Christmas/New Year from Close of Business Friday 21 December
2018 and reopen on Monday 7 January 2019. During this time essential
services will operate and can be contacted on 02 6354 9999
CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
Council will be closed over Christmas/New Year from Close of Business Friday 21 December 2018 and
reopen on Monday 7 January 2018 at 8.15am.
On Friday 21 December, the Council Customer Service Centre will:
Receive development applications between 8.30am and 12.00noon
Cashiers will close at 2pm.
The following Essential Services will operate over Christmas/New Year
Lithgow Visitor Information Centre
Ranger
Eskbank House Museum
Rural Tip Controller
Cleaner Driver (emptying street bins)
Streetsweeper
Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants
Plumbers
Waste and recycling collection
Parks Crews
Transport maintenance services.
For emergencies please call Council's after hours number 6354 9999.
J M Robson Aquatic Centre Christmas Opening Hours As all are aware the festive season is fast approaching and during this period the Lithgow Aquatic Centre
will be operating at non-standard hours as follows;
Monday 24th
December (Christmas Eve) – 6am – 5pm
Tuesday 25th December (Christmas day) – CLOSED
Wednesday 26th
December (Boxing Day) – 8am – 4pm
Thursday 27th December – 6am – 7pm
Friday 28th December – 6am – 7pm
Saturday 29th December – 8am – 6pm
Sunday 30th December – 8am-6pm
Monday 31st December (New Years Eve) – 6am – 5pm
Tuesday 1st January (New years day) – 8am- 4pm
There will be aqua classes running during this time, for more details enquire at reception.
The Staff and management of J M Robson Aquatic Centre would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
THIS MONTH IN THE NEWS
The following media releases have been published this week on Council’s
website and may be viewed here
Proposed Special Rate Variation – Telephone Survey Results 21 Dec
2018
Shade Sails Installed at Children’s Playground in Cullen Bullen 20 Dec
2018
New Electronic Resources at Lithgow Library 19 Dec 2018
Future Finders – It’s a Wrap for 2018 19 Dec 2018
Changes to Effect Trade Waste Businesses 18 Dec 2018
Changed Road Conditions on Inch Street 17 Dec 2018
Library Hours Over Christmas/New Year 17 Dec 2018
Council Works – Week ending 14 December 2018 17 Dec 2018
Special Rate Variation – The Process 17 Dec 2018
Council’s proposed works program for 2019/20 revealed 13 Dec 2018
J M Robson Aquatic Centre Christmas Opening Hours 12 Dec 2018
What would the proposed Special Rate Variation be used for? 12 Dec
2018
Have Your Say – Special Rate Variation Telephone Survey 10 Dec 2018
No Secret Women’s Business 10 Dec 2018
Road Re-Sealing – December 2018 10 Dec 2018
Council expresses disappointment at Dept. Premier and Cabinet stance
on Wallerawang 7 Dec 2018
The Proposed Special Rate Variation – Has Council considered the
community’s capacity to pay? 7 Dec 2018
At its meeting on 26 November, Lithgow City
Council resolved to notify IPART of its intention to
apply for a permanent increase, above the
normal rate peg, in our general rate income to
commence in 2019/20 This process is called a
Special Rate Variation (SRV) application.
The total SRV proposal for 2019/20 is 11.7%.
This includes retaining the current SRV of 4.77%
plus an SRV of 4.23% plus the 2.7% rate peg set
by IPART for 2019/20. The 9% (4.77% plus
4.23%) would be a one off increase applied
permanently to the general rate from 2019/20.
The SRV would be applied annually as set by
IPART.
For more information on the proposed Special
Rate Variation visit the Have Your Say website
Council has developed its Draft Works Program
for Transport, Buildings and Stormwater
Drainage so that the community can make an
informed decision with regard to the proposed
special rate variation.
Download a copy of the proposed Transport,
Stormwater Drainage and Buildings Program for
2019/20 from www.haveyoursay.lithgow.com or
call into the Council Administration Centre or the
Libraries to pick up a copy. The draft works
program is subject to the consideration and
approval of Council as part of the 2019/20
Operational Plan.
Written Submissions
Written submissions quoting reference no.
SRV19-20 will be accepted by Council until
midnight on 11 January 2019:
Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19,
LITHGOW 2790 or
email [email protected]
Proposed Special Rate Variation – Telephone Survey Results
Council would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to respond to the telephone survey and to
contact Council with either a submission for/against the SRV or questions.
Council has received the results of the telephone survey undertaken by Micromex Consulting from 10 -12
December. 401 respondents were selected by means of a computer based random selection process
using the electronic White Pages and SamplePages. 86% of respondents were ratepayers with 14%
being non ratepayers. The survey sampling was representative of the entire local government area across
all planning precincts with 56% from Lithgow, 13% from Portland, 13% from Wallerawang, 9% from Rural
North and 9% from Rural South.
Key findings from the telephone survey showed:
Prior to contact 62% of residents were already aware of the proposed SRV – 57% become aware
via the Council mailout
58% of residents were at least somewhat supportive of Option 2 (Maintain the Current SRV +
Rate Peg + One-off (permanent) 4.23% SRV) compared to 52% who were at least somewhat
supportive of Option 1 (Current SRV Expires + Rate Peg)
Residents were split with regards to their preferred option, with 50% selecting Option 1 (Current
SRV Expires + Rate Peg) and 50% selecting Option 2 (Maintain the Current SRV + Rate Peg +
One-off (permanent) 4.23% SRV) as their first preference
Primary reasons residents selected Option 1 included: ‘Council are ineffective/I do not trust they
will spend any extra money effectively’ (19%), ‘I cannot afford a rate increase/I am a pensioner’
(12%) and Option 1 ‘is the most affordable option’ (8%)
Primary reasons for selecting Option 2 included: ‘I am supportive of
services/facilities/infrastructure being kept up to standard/improved’ (29%), ‘we cannot afford to
have services/facilities/ infrastructure further deteriorate’ (7%) and ‘it is evident the City needs
additional funding’ (5%)
As we go through this process we are endeavoring to ensure that we respond to your concerns. A number
of matters have been continually arising and a fact sheet has been developed in response along with a
copy of the Telephone Survey Report by Micromex consulting is now available
onwww.haveyoursay.lithgow.com .
Submissions on the Special Rate Variation close on 11 January 2018. You can have your say on this
important matter by:
1. Completing the online version of the survey on www.haveyoursay.lithgow.com OR
2. In writing to Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19, Lithgow 2790 or
email [email protected] reference SRV19-20
All submissions and survey results will be included in the report to Council at the Extra Ordinary Meeting to
be held on Tuesday 29 January to consider the application for the Proposed Special Rate Variation.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Extra Ordinary Meeting of Council to consider the application for a proposed Special Rate
Variation to IPART
Tuesday, 29 January at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow
Members of the community that would like to address Council at Monday night's council meeting need to
register by midday on Tuesday, 29 January.
Copies of the Agenda are placed on Council's website by close of business on the Thursday prior to the
meeting and can be found here
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED LICENCE TO ANGLICAN
PARISH OF LITHGOW
At its meeting on 26 November 2018 Council resolved to exhibit its intention to enter into a licence with the
Anglican Parish of Lithgow for the use of part of the Wallerawang Memorial Hall situate at Commens
Street, Wallerawang and comprised in part of Lot 1 Deposited Plan 15683.
The licence will be publicly exhibited until Monday 4 February 2019, allowing for submissions in
accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
The draft licence is available on Council’s website at www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au from 24 December 2018,
and at the Council Administration Building from 7 January 2019.
Written submissions marked "Submission - draft licence to Anglican Parish of Lithgow" must be received
by Council no later than 4pm on Monday 4 February 2019.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact .
Notice of public exhibition and public hearing regarding an
amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place on public
exhibition the proposed amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management.
Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management outlines the values and features of Council’s “community”
land assets, and clarifies how Council intends to manage, use or develop the land in the future. The
purpose of the Plan of Management is to:
Contribute to the City’s broader strategic goals and functions
Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1993; and
Provide clarity in the future development, use and management of community land.
Council proposes to amend the 2013 Generic Plan of Management by inserting the community asset
known as Wallerawang Memorial Hall and the adjoining land (comprising Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan
15683 and situate at Commens Street, Wallerawang.
Council invites public submissions on the amended Plan of Management, which is on public exhibition
from Friday 24 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2018, and is available for public viewing at:
Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au
Council Administration Centre (from 7 January 2019)
Lithgow Library/Learning Centre (from 7 January 2019)
Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the amended Plan of Management, it should
be in writing and be received by 4.30pm on Friday 8 February 2019. Submissions should be addressed
to The General Manager, quoting reference POM-GEN.
A public hearing into the categorisation of Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan 15683 as General Community Use
is to be conducted in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort St Lithgow, on Wednesday 6 February 2019 from
10.30am – 11:30am. Members of the public wishing to make a submission to the public hearing should
register their interest prior to the commencement of the hearing by contacting
TENDER
Unsealed Road Renewal
Lithgow City Council invites submissions from suitably qualified and experienced Tenderers to undertake
gravel re-sheeting to four rural roads within the Lithgow Local Government Area.
Documentation containing further information in relation to this Tender can be obtained free of charge
fromwww.tenderlink.com/lithgow/.
Tender documents will be available from Tuesday 11th
December 2018. Submissions will be
received up until 10:00am, Tuesday 15th
January 2019.
Tenders are to be delivered by the means described in the tender documents and must be received by the
specified closing time. Late tenders will not be accepted.
For further information, please contact Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure Services,
Contacting Councillors or Council staff other than the designated contact person directly will result in
disqualification from the tender process.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Council is in receipt of a development application to Modification of Consent - Decommissioning &
Rehabilitation of Clarence Colliery Emplacement Area 3 Complex at Lot 24 & 25 DP 751631, Lot 7022 DP
1126644 & Lot 7005 DP 1020664 - Clarence Colliery Road CLARENCE NSW 2790.
The application and plans are available for public inspection at Council's Environment & Development
Department, in the Council Administration Centre, free of charge, during office hours until 11 January
2019.
During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a written submission on the proposal
quoting Council's file reference, Development Application No. (MOD035/18). All submissions received
during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application.
Exhibition of Draft Policies At its meeting of 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place the following Policies on public exhibition
and comment for 28 days.
8.10 Exemption from Water Supply and Sewerage Special Rates•
10.4 Bus Shelters / Street Seating
10.5 Footpath Reservations
The draft policies are available to view at the Customer Service Administration Centre, Lithgow Library,
and on Council’s website.
Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, by mail or email. Submissions must
be received by Council no later than 4pm on Friday on Thursday 10th January 2018
PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO
SUBMISSIONS & OBJECTIONS
By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of
a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a
clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your
request and may not publicly release a copy.
Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information
Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).
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THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS The following media releases have been published this week on Council’s website and may be viewed here Lithgow Halloween 18 set to entertain the whole family 24 Oct 2018
NBN Construction – Main Street, Lithgow 24 Oct 2018
Councillor Ring meets with the Small Business Commissioner at the LGNSW Conference 24 Oct 2018
Successful first day at the LG NSW Conference 23 Oct 2018
Lithgow Council has success with Crown Lands Management motion at the LG NSW Conference 22 Oct 2018
Lithgow Councillor hits the Springboard 22 Oct 2018
Back to School Reminder for Motorists 18 Oct 2018
LITHGOW HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Saturday 27th
October 2018
Temporary Road Closure of Main Street
Main Street Lithgow will be closed for the Halloween Festival.
Eskbank Street will be temporarily closed to traffic for Event bump in from Railway Parade to Main Street
from 10.00am on Friday 26th
October to 2.00am on Sunday 28th
October.
Main Street will be closed from Bridge Street to Station Street from midday Saturday 27th to 2.00am
Sunday 28th October.
If you would like any further details please contact Simon Francis, Tourism Manager on (02) 6350 3230
Over the coming months in 2018/19, Council
will be continuing to seek community input
into the proposal to apply for a Special Rate
Variation to commence in 2019/20. The Have Your Say website is being continually
updated with fact sheets, documents and
information designed to answer all of the
communities questions regarding the SRV. A
rates calculator has been developed and is
available on the site so that you can see what the
impact would be on your rates if Council is/isn't
successful in obtaining a Special Rate Variation
to commence on 1 July 2019.
LJ Hooker Reg Cowden Memorial Sports Star of the Year -
Monthly Award Nominations
Nominations for outstanding sporting achievements in October 2018 will be accepted by Lithgow City
Council until until 14th
November 2018 and November nominations will be accepted until 21st November
2018. . Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Council’s Customer Service Department on (02)
6354 9999, or can be downloaded from council’s website http://council.lithgow.com/sports-star-awards/
Pet of the Week
‘Zeus’ is a Male, not de-sexed, Bulldog X Great
Dane about 12 Months old. Is a large boy, who is
happy and friendly. Good around people, and
happily walks on a lead. He is vaccinated and
Micro-chipped.
If adopted, they will receive a free grooming
treatment at Lithgow Bizzi Paws, 62 Ferro Street
Lithgow.
Please contact Lithgow City Council’s Rangers if
you are interested in adopting these dogs on (02)
6354 9999 during business hours.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council is in receipt of a development application for a subdivision of 1 lot into 83 residential lots and a lot
for open space purposes on land known as Lot 817 DP814174, 5 Ikara Street, Lithgow NSW 2790.
The application and plans are available for inspection at Council's Economic Development & Environment
Department, in the Council Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow, free of charge, during office
hours for a period of 30 days until 5 November, 2018.
During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a written submission on the proposal
quoting Council's file reference Development Application No. DA230/18. All submissions received during
this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application.
WHAT'S ON
For information on upcoming events and what to see and do in the Lithgow region
visit the Lithgow Tourism Website
Libraries
Keep up to date with what's happening at the Libraries here
Callout to local artists
We invite local artists to submit an application to hold an exhibition at Lithgow Library for one month during
2019. The Library has a gallery hanging system for artworks and we also invite displays to be housed in
our cabinets such as sculpture and pottery. There is no charge for exhibiting in the Library.
For more information please call Lithgow Library on 63529100
Tech Savvy Seniors – Classes @ Wallerawang and Portland
Do you struggle with using an iPad or tablet device? Does your smart phone frustrate you? Do you have
questions about cyber safety or social media? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we’re
here to help!
Tech Savvy Seniors classes will be run at Wallerawang Library on Wednesday 31 October, Thursday
1 November, Wednesday 7 November and Thursday 8 November from 10am -12pm covering all of
these issues and more.
Tech Savvy Seniors classes will also be run at Portland Library on Wednesday 14 November,
Thursday 15 November, Wednesday 21 November and Thursday 22 November from 10am 10 12pm.
Bring along your device and your Apple or Google ID info if you want to download any apps.
For a full program or to make a booking please contact Lithgow Library on 6352 9100.
JM Robson Aquatic Centre
Keep up to date with what's happening at the Aquatic Centre here
The JM Robson Aquatic Centre offers a range of Aqua Aerobics Classes designed to suit everyone.
Day Time Description
Monday 7:00am
9.30am Deep Aqua
Gentle Aqua
Tuesday 7:00am
6.00pm Aqua Bootcamp
Aerobics
Wednesday 7:00am
1.15pm
6:00pm
Swimfit
Gentle Aqua
Aerobics
Thursday 7:00am
6.00pm Aerobics
Aqua Bootcamp
Friday 7:00am
9.30am Flipperfit
Gentle Aqua Saturday 8.30am Circuit Aqua Sunday 8.30am Boxing
Council would like to ensure that drought affected farmers are
aware that they can apply for rate relief under Council’s Hardship
Policy.
Farmers affected by the current drought can apply for assistance available to ratepayers as set out in
Council’s Hardship Policy. The Hardship Policy permits Council to enter into payment agreements with
ratepayers who cannot meet their normal installment payments. Accrued interest on rates and charges
may also be written off in cases of hardship.
Drought affected farmers may apply for hardship relief on Council’s Rates and Charges Hardship
Application Form.
Council’s Hardship Policy (Policy 8.6) and the Hardship Application Form are available on
Council’swebsite.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Monday, 29 October at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow
Members of the community that would like to address Council at Monday night's council meeting need to
register by midday on Monday, 29 October.
Copies of the Agenda are placed on Council's website by close of business on the Thursday prior to the
meeting and can be found here
PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO SUBMISSIONS
& OBJECTIONS
By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of
a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a
clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your
request and may not publicly release a copy.
Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information
Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).
Pay your invoice from Council Online
Invoices from Council can be paid online by credit card using Councils BPoint facility.
Go to Council’s online payment page
And select the “Pay Invoices” button. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Illegal Dumping
Council is cracking down on illegal dumping around the Local
government area.
Council deploys surveillance cameras to catch perpetrators in
the act and significant fines apply.
To report illegal dumping please phone Council on 63549999,
report via the online portal or download the 'Report to EPA'
App from the App Store or Google Play.
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Keep up to date with Council news and activities.
Keep up to date with what's happening at the Libraries and Eskbank House Museum.
Keep up to date with the CBD Revitalisation Project
Keep up to date with Youth Council activities and Initiatives.
Keep up to date with Tourism news and events.
Keep up to date with what's happening for Lithgow Halloween
Ensuring effective communication between Council and the community is part of Council's
Responsible Governance and Civic Leadership Strategy in the Community Strategic Plan
2026.
You are receiving this email because you or your organisation has indicated an interest in receiving our
communications.
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THIS MONTH IN THE NEWS The following media releases have been published this week on Council’s website and may be viewed here
• Road Re-Sealing – January 2019 10 Jan 2019 • Temporary Closure of Wallerawang Landfill 10 Jan 2019 • Re-Opening of Railway Parade, Lithgow 9 Jan 2019 • All Ages Chess Club at the Library 8 Jan 2019 • Eskbank House Museum Summer Program The Drawing Room 8 Jan
2019 • Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme Progress 7 Jan 2019
At its meeting on 26 November, Lithgow City
Council resolved to notify IPART of its intention to
apply for a permanent increase, above the
normal rate peg, in our general rate income to
commence in 2019/20 This process is called a
Special Rate Variation (SRV) application.
The total SRV proposal for 2019/20 is 11.7%.
This includes retaining the current SRV of 4.77%
plus an SRV of 4.23% plus the 2.7% rate peg set
by IPART for 2019/20. The 9% (4.77% plus
4.23%) would be a one off increase applied
permanently to the general rate from 2019/20.
The SRV would be applied annually as set by
IPART.
For more information on the proposed Special
Rate Variation visit the Have Your Say website
Council has developed its Draft Works Program
for Transport, Buildings and Stormwater
Drainage so that the community can make an
informed decision with regard to the proposed
special rate variation.
Download a copy of the proposed Transport,
Stormwater Drainage and Buildings Program for
2019/20 from www.haveyoursay.lithgow.com or
call into the Council Administration Centre or the
Libraries to pick up a copy. The draft works
program is subject to the consideration and
approval of Council as part of the 2019/20
Operational Plan.
Written Submissions
Written submissions quoting reference no.
SRV19-20 will be accepted by Council until
midnight on 11 January 2019:
• Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19,
LITHGOW 2790 or
email [email protected]
Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme Progress Lithgow City Council has received the Concept
Design Technical Report for the Cullen Bullen
Sewerage Scheme. The concept design process
is undertaken to provide a preliminary layout for
infrastructure and ensure the scheme will have
as little impact to residents and property whilst
being able to serve the desired purpose.
To provide the community further information
Council will be a holding a Community
Information Session on the 15th of January 2019
at the Cullen Bullen Progress Association
Hall starting at 5pm to discuss the progress and
gain feedback from the residents on the concept
design. More...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS Extra Ordinary Meeting of Council to consider the application for a proposed Special Rate
Variation to IPART
Tuesday, 29 January at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow
Members of the community that would like to address Council at Monday night's council meeting need to
register by midday on Tuesday, 29 January.
Copies of the Agenda are placed on Council's website by close of business on the Thursday prior to the
meeting and can be found here
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED LICENCE TO ANGLICAN
PARISH OF LITHGOW At its meeting on 26 November 2018 Council resolved to exhibit its intention to enter into a licence with the
Anglican Parish of Lithgow for the use of part of the Wallerawang Memorial Hall situate at Commens
Street, Wallerawang and comprised in part of Lot 1 Deposited Plan 15683.
The licence will be publicly exhibited until Monday 4 February 2019, allowing for submissions in
accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
The draft licence is available on Council’s website at www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au from 24 December 2018,
and at the Council Administration Building from 7 January 2019.
Written submissions marked "Submission - draft licence to Anglican Parish of Lithgow" must be received
by Council no later than 4pm on Monday 4 February 2019.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact
Notice of public exhibition and public hearing regarding an amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place on public
exhibition the proposed amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management.
Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management outlines the values and features of Council’s “community”
land assets, and clarifies how Council intends to manage, use or develop the land in the future. The
purpose of the Plan of Management is to:
• Contribute to the City’s broader strategic goals and functions • Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1993; and • Provide clarity in the future development, use and management of community land.
Council proposes to amend the 2013 Generic Plan of Management by inserting the community asset
known as Wallerawang Memorial Hall and the adjoining land (comprising Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan
15683 and situate at Commens Street, Wallerawang.
Council invites public submissions on the amended Plan of Management, which is on public exhibition
from Friday 24 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2018, and is available for public viewing at:
• Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au • Council Administration Centre (from 7 January 2019) • Lithgow Library/Learning Centre (from 7 January 2019)
Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the amended Plan of Management, it should
be in writing and be received by 4.30pm on Friday 8 February 2019. Submissions should be addressed
to The General Manager, quoting reference POM-GEN.
A public hearing into the categorisation of Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan 15683 as General Community Use
is to be conducted in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort St Lithgow, on Wednesday 6 February 2019 from
10.30am – 11:30am. Members of the public wishing to make a submission to the public hearing should
register their interest prior to the commencement of the hearing by contacting
TENDER Unsealed Road Renewal Lithgow City Council invites submissions from suitably qualified and experienced Tenderers to undertake
gravel re-sheeting to four rural roads within the Lithgow Local Government Area.
Documentation containing further information in relation to this Tender can be obtained free of charge
fromwww.tenderlink.com/lithgow/.
Tender documents will be available from Tuesday 11th December 2018. Submissions will be
received up until 10:00am, Tuesday 15th January 2019.
Tenders are to be delivered by the means described in the tender documents and must be received by the
specified closing time. Late tenders will not be accepted.
For further information, please contact Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure Services,
Contacting Councillors or Council staff other than the designated contact person directly will result in
disqualification from the tender process.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council is in receipt of a development application to Modification of Consent - Decommissioning &
Rehabilitation of Clarence Colliery Emplacement Area 3 Complex at Lot 24 & 25 DP 751631, Lot 7022 DP
1126644 & Lot 7005 DP 1020664 - Clarence Colliery Road CLARENCE NSW 2790.
The application and plans are available for public inspection at Council's Environment & Development
Department, in the Council Administration Centre, free of charge, during office hours until 11 January
2019.
During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a written submission on the proposal
quoting Council's file reference, Development Application No. (MOD035/18). All submissions received
during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application.
Exhibition of Draft Policies At its meeting of 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place the following Policies on public exhibition
and comment for 28 days.
• 8.10 Exemption from Water Supply and Sewerage Special Rates• • 10.4 Bus Shelters / Street Seating
• 10.5 Footpath Reservations
The draft policies are available to view at the Customer Service Administration Centre, Lithgow Library,
and on Council’s website.
Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, by mail or email. Submissions must
be received by Council no later than 4pm on Friday on Thursday 10th January 2018
PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO SUBMISSIONS & OBJECTIONS
By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of
a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a
clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your
request and may not publicly release a copy. Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information
Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).
Follow us on Facebook Keep up to date with Council news and activities.
Keep up to date with what's happening at the Libraries and Eskbank House Museum.
Keep up to date with the CBD Revitalisation Project
Keep up to date with Youth Council activities and Initiatives.
Keep up to date with Tourism news and events.
Keep up to date with what's happening for Lithgow Halloween
Ensuring effective communication between Council and the community is part of Council's Responsible
Governance and Civic Leadership Strategy in the Community Strategic Plan 2026.
THIS MONTH IN THE NEWS The following media releases have been published this week on Council’s website and may be viewed here
• Road Re-Sealing – January 2019 10 Jan 2019 • Temporary Closure of Wallerawang Landfill 10 Jan 2019 • Re-Opening of Railway Parade, Lithgow 9 Jan 2019 • All Ages Chess Club at the Library 8 Jan 2019 • Eskbank House Museum Summer Program The Drawing Room 8 Jan
2019 • Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme Progress 7 Jan 2019
At its meeting on 26 November, Lithgow City
Council resolved to notify IPART of its intention to
apply for a permanent increase, above the
normal rate peg, in our general rate income to
commence in 2019/20 This process is called a
Special Rate Variation (SRV) application.
The total SRV proposal for 2019/20 is 11.7%.
This includes retaining the current SRV of 4.77%
plus an SRV of 4.23% plus the 2.7% rate peg set
by IPART for 2019/20. The 9% (4.77% plus
4.23%) would be a one off increase applied
permanently to the general rate from 2019/20.
The SRV would be applied annually as set by
IPART.
For more information on the proposed Special
Rate Variation visit the Have Your Say website
Council has developed its Draft Works Program
for Transport, Buildings and Stormwater
Drainage so that the community can make an
informed decision with regard to the proposed
special rate variation.
Download a copy of the proposed Transport,
Stormwater Drainage and Buildings Program for
2019/20 from www.haveyoursay.lithgow.com or
call into the Council Administration Centre or the
Libraries to pick up a copy. The draft works
program is subject to the consideration and
approval of Council as part of the 2019/20
Operational Plan.
Written Submissions
Written submissions quoting reference no.
SRV19-20 will be accepted by Council until
midnight on 11 January 2019:
• Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19,
LITHGOW 2790 or
email [email protected]
Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme Progress Lithgow City Council has received the Concept
Design Technical Report for the Cullen Bullen
Sewerage Scheme. The concept design process
is undertaken to provide a preliminary layout for
infrastructure and ensure the scheme will have
as little impact to residents and property whilst
being able to serve the desired purpose.
To provide the community further information
Council will be a holding a Community
Information Session on the 15th of January 2019
at the Cullen Bullen Progress Association
Hall starting at 5pm to discuss the progress and
gain feedback from the residents on the concept
design. More...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS Extra Ordinary Meeting of Council to consider the application for a proposed Special Rate
Variation to IPART
Tuesday, 29 January at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow
Members of the community that would like to address Council at Monday night's council meeting need to
register by midday on Tuesday, 29 January.
Copies of the Agenda are placed on Council's website by close of business on the Thursday prior to the
meeting and can be found here
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED LICENCE TO ANGLICAN
PARISH OF LITHGOW At its meeting on 26 November 2018 Council resolved to exhibit its intention to enter into a licence with the
Anglican Parish of Lithgow for the use of part of the Wallerawang Memorial Hall situate at Commens
Street, Wallerawang and comprised in part of Lot 1 Deposited Plan 15683.
The licence will be publicly exhibited until Monday 4 February 2019, allowing for submissions in
accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
The draft licence is available on Council’s website at www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au from 24 December 2018,
and at the Council Administration Building from 7 January 2019.
Written submissions marked "Submission - draft licence to Anglican Parish of Lithgow" must be received
by Council no later than 4pm on Monday 4 February 2019.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact
Notice of public exhibition and public hearing regarding an amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place on public
exhibition the proposed amendment to Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management.
Council’s 2013 Generic Plan of Management outlines the values and features of Council’s “community”
land assets, and clarifies how Council intends to manage, use or develop the land in the future. The
purpose of the Plan of Management is to:
• Contribute to the City’s broader strategic goals and functions • Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1993; and • Provide clarity in the future development, use and management of community land.
Council proposes to amend the 2013 Generic Plan of Management by inserting the community asset
known as Wallerawang Memorial Hall and the adjoining land (comprising Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan
15683 and situate at Commens Street, Wallerawang.
Council invites public submissions on the amended Plan of Management, which is on public exhibition
from Friday 24 December 2018 until Friday 8 February 2018, and is available for public viewing at:
• Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au • Council Administration Centre (from 7 January 2019) • Lithgow Library/Learning Centre (from 7 January 2019)
Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the amended Plan of Management, it should
be in writing and be received by 4.30pm on Friday 8 February 2019. Submissions should be addressed
to The General Manager, quoting reference POM-GEN.
A public hearing into the categorisation of Lots 1 to 5 in Deposited Plan 15683 as General Community Use
is to be conducted in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort St Lithgow, on Wednesday 6 February 2019 from
10.30am – 11:30am. Members of the public wishing to make a submission to the public hearing should
register their interest prior to the commencement of the hearing by contacting
TENDER Unsealed Road Renewal Lithgow City Council invites submissions from suitably qualified and experienced Tenderers to undertake
gravel re-sheeting to four rural roads within the Lithgow Local Government Area.
Documentation containing further information in relation to this Tender can be obtained free of charge
fromwww.tenderlink.com/lithgow/.
Tender documents will be available from Tuesday 11th December 2018. Submissions will be
received up until 10:00am, Tuesday 15th January 2019.
Tenders are to be delivered by the means described in the tender documents and must be received by the
specified closing time. Late tenders will not be accepted.
For further information, please contact Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure Services,
Contacting Councillors or Council staff other than the designated contact person directly will result in
disqualification from the tender process.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council is in receipt of a development application to Modification of Consent - Decommissioning &
Rehabilitation of Clarence Colliery Emplacement Area 3 Complex at Lot 24 & 25 DP 751631, Lot 7022 DP
1126644 & Lot 7005 DP 1020664 - Clarence Colliery Road CLARENCE NSW 2790.
The application and plans are available for public inspection at Council's Environment & Development
Department, in the Council Administration Centre, free of charge, during office hours until 11 January
2019.
During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a written submission on the proposal
quoting Council's file reference, Development Application No. (MOD035/18). All submissions received
during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application.
Exhibition of Draft Policies At its meeting of 26 November 2018, Council resolved to place the following Policies on public exhibition
and comment for 28 days.
• 8.10 Exemption from Water Supply and Sewerage Special Rates• • 10.4 Bus Shelters / Street Seating
• 10.5 Footpath Reservations
The draft policies are available to view at the Customer Service Administration Centre, Lithgow Library,
and on Council’s website.
Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, by mail or email. Submissions must
be received by Council no later than 4pm on Friday on Thursday 10th January 2018
PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO SUBMISSIONS & OBJECTIONS
By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of
a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a
clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your
request and may not publicly release a copy. Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information
Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).
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Ensuring effective communication between Council and the community is part of Council's Responsible
Governance and Civic Leadership Strategy in the Community Strategic Plan 2026.
Welcome to the November/December issue of Lithgow Business & Tourism
Matters.
Our newsletter is designed to keep local businesses updated with information about
current and future business events and initiatives. This newsletter, and those to
follow, will provide information and opportunities for businesses in Lithgow.
In this month’s edition we share some amazing news - we are shooting a suite of
tourism movies to market our amazing destination, and we also have the statistics
and insights from research conducted at Lithgow Halloween 2018. In this month's
issue we also remind main-street businesses there is a fund on offer to assist with
store-front improvement works, and Council is currently seeking feedback on a
proposed special rate variation. And the date has been set for the 2nd meeting of the
Lithgow Small and Home Based Business Network meeting. In this issue:
Destination Movies Underway
Halloween Stats and Insights
Store-Front Improvements Support Fund
Date Set for 2nd Small/Home Based Business Network Meeting
Special Rate Variation Proposal
Cheers….Andrew
Andrew Powrie
Senior Economic Development & Destination Manager, Lithgow City Council
[email protected], 0438 575 452 (call or email me anytime!).
DESTINATION MOVIES UNDERWAY
Here’s something everybody knows - everywhere you look in Lithgow there is
something fascinating on offer; from stunning views, to amazing heritage, to inspiring
locations, to creative excellence, to one-of-a-kind events, to tales of yester-year, to
places that are just awe-inspiring to be at.
So the ability to brand our region and then market it far and wide is on-hand, and
place branding and marketing is key for promoting local competitiveness and for
capturing significant mind and market share.
Our number one reason for marketing the Lithgow region is to promote it in a way
that, if done properly, should attract visitors and drive tourism. So - to promote the
region we knew we needed to develop suitable marketing and advertising material.
As such Council has approved and endorsed the development of a suite of movies to
be used to brand and market the Lithgow destination via digital and social media
channels. So 7 movies have been briefed in to Taylor Film (our local movie-maker):
1. Lead-in-Movie - “This is the Lithgow Destination”
2. LithGlow
3. Lithgow Halloween
4. The Foundations Portland
5. Ironfest
6. Capertee Valley and Surrounds, and
7. Wolgan Valley and Surrounds
The movies are planned to be completed in February 2019, so watch this space and
await the launch of Lithgow's own destination movies.
HALLOWEEN 2018 STATS/INSIGHTS
Research conducted at Lithgow Halloween 2018 confirmed the event is incredibly
well received and supported by the vast majority. A snap-shot of key statistics are
covered below:
Question 1: What is your postcode?
Local 40%
Bathurst 15%
Blue Mts 24%
Question 2: How did you find out about Lithgow Halloween?
Family/Friends 30%
Social Media 26%
TV 10%
Question 3: Did you stay in Lithgow overnight?
Yes I live in the area 39%
Yes with Family 11%
No 47%
Question 4: Best thing about Lithgow Halloween?
Everything 27%
Costumes 26%
Atmosphere 17%
Entertainment 16%
Question 5: What time did you arrive at the event?
3 - 4.pm 36%
4 - 6.pm 52%
Question 6: How did you travel to the event?
Car 79%
Walk 14%
Question 7: What were the age groups in your group?
Family with school aged children 30%
Adults 25%
Family with children 21%
Teenage group 15%
Family with children and grandparents 9%
Question 8: How would you rate the event with 10 being the best?
10 30%
9 17%
8 34%
Question 9: What would you like to see more of?
More Markets 21%
Rides 24%
Trick or Treat 14%
More Music 13%
Street performers 10%
More seating 9%
Question 10: How safe did you feel at Lithgow Halloween?
Extremely Safe 49%
Very safe 42%
Question 11: Will you be back next year?
Yes 87%
Question 12: How likely are you to recommend Lithgow Halloween?
Extremely likely 56%
Very likely 36%
2nd MEETING SMALL/HOME BASED BUSINESSES
The Lithgow Home-Based-Business Network (the LHBBN) has been created to
enable connections in the region. At the kick-off meeting in November the call was
made to open the network to small businesses who could benefit from such a
network. As such the LHBBN now has an "S" in it to reflect the change of terms -
Now the Lithgow Small & Home Based Business Network. The network will offer:
1. Regular networking events to provide opportunities to meet others and to hear
successful business people share key insights relevant to running a home-based
business,
2. Speakers and information provision on all the pieces that are important to running
a home-based business, including; business plans, accounting, marketing, working
in the digital age, supply-chain management, etc,
3. Insight of, and referrals to, available business support and growth programs, and,
4. Direct access to Lithgow City Council’s specialist business support Economics
Development, Events and Tourism Division.
The next network meeting is on Wednesday the 12th of December at 5.00pm at the
Lithgow Visitor Information Centre (Great Western Highway). There will be a
presentation by a Business Coach from our Regional Business Enterprise Centre
(Central West BiZHQ).
If you would like to attend the forum please email me to register your attendance:
MAIN ST FACADE RESTORATION PROGRAM
The Main Street facade Restoration program was developed to provide financial
assistance to owners of properties within the Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland
CBDs, to assist in the restoration of the external facade of premises that will enhance
our town centre precincts.
Support for works in a number of areas are available; repair, maintenance, or
reinstatement of traditional windows, awnings or decoration as well as reinstatement
of colour schemes.
Funds are allocated to successful applicants on a dollar for dollar basis following
completion and inspection of pre-approved works by Council, to a maximum of
$2,500 (note there is a budget allocation and funding is capped every year).
To be considered for such a project a formal application must be submitted to
Council detailing the project, description of the colours or materials to be used,
written quotations from suppliers or licensed trades-person, a time-frame of when the
work will be undertaken and written owners consent if applicable.
If you are interested in this program send an email:
PROPOSED SPECIAL RATE VARIATION
At its meeting on 26 November, Lithgow City Council resolved to notify IPART of its
intention to apply for a permanent increase, above the normal rate peg, in our
general rate income to commence in 2019/20 This process is called a Special Rate
Variation (SRV) application.
Council proposes to apply to retain the current SRV of 4.77%. Council also plans to
request an additional one-off SRV of 4.23%. The total SRV application will be for a
9% increase in rates revenue (i.e. the current 4.77% SRV plus a new 4.23% SRV)
plus the 2.7% rate peg (set by IPART for 2019/20) will also be added.
For more information on the proposed Special Rate Variation visit the Have Your Say
website which is continually being updated with fact sheets, documents and
information designed to answer all of the community’s questions regarding the
SRV. A rates calculator has been developed and is available on the site so that you
can see what the impact would be on your rates if Council is/isn't successful in
obtaining a Special Rate Variation to commence on 1 July 2019.
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